Joy
Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.
Usage example: the inexpressible joy that the couple are feeling upon the birth of their first child
Joyousness is a synonym for joy. In some cases you can use "Joyousness" instead a noun "Joy". literary substitute
Joyousness
Joyousness noun - The emotion of great happiness.
Joy is a synonym for joyousness in celebration topic. You can use "Joy" instead a noun "Joyousness", if it concerns topics such as cheerfulness, happiness, elation, exultation. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- enjoyment and joy
- enjoyment and joyousness
- pleasure and joy
- pleasure and joyousness
- rapture and joy
- rapture and joyousness
- cheerfulness and joy
- cheerfulness and joyousness
- happiness and joy
- happiness and joyousness
- satisfaction and joy
- satisfaction and joyousness
- exhilaration and joy
- exhilaration and joyousness
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